Foundation Lecture Series: Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins, singer, poet, and spoken word performer, will give a free lecture at the Lyric Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 10 am.

Rollins, whose tenure as the lead vocalist of Los Angeles hardcore group Black Flag made him one of the most recognizable faces in the 1980s punk scene, is known for acerbic monologues that blend humor and incisive political commentary.

After establishing himself in the Washington, D.C. hardcore scene, Rollins joined Black Flag in the summer of 1981 and was the lead vocalist until they disbanded in 1986. The following year, he released solo work and formed the Rollins Band, a hard rock band with post-punk, noise, jazz, and funk influences, which was active through the early 2000’s. Rollins is also known for his publishing house and record company, 2.13.61, his poetry, a series of radio shows, TV talk shows, and podcasts, wide ranging acting and voice acting credits, his spoken word performances, and his longstanding human rights activism.

While the talk is geared towards the architecture and design communities, Rollins’ lecture will hold value for students of any discipline.